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Dental Glossary Terms Starting With I

Intraoral Camera

An intraoral camera is a compact, hand-held device that captures high-resolution images of the inside of the mouth. The camera...

Interproximal

Interproximal describes the area or surfaces between adjacent teeth, commonly called the contacts or spaces where teeth touch. These interproximal...

Inlay

An inlay is a type of indirect dental restoration designed to repair damage or decay within the central chewing surface...

Incisor

An incisor is one of the front teeth in the upper and lower jaws, typically arranged as central and lateral...

Impression (Dental)

An Impression (Dental) is a negative replica of the teeth and gums made to capture the precise contours and relationships...

Implant Abutment

An implant abutment is the component that links a dental implant (the titanium post placed in the jawbone) to the...

Immediate Load Implant

Immediate Load Implant describes a treatment approach in which a dental implant is placed into the jaw and a temporary...